Summary:
The 40359 zip code area is served by a single middle school, Maurice Bowling Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 454 students. Unfortunately, this school appears to be one of the lower-performing middle schools in the state, ranking 299 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academic performance at Maurice Bowling Middle School is a significant concern, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 17% of 5th graders were proficient in math, compared to the 43% state average, and just 20% of 8th graders were proficient in reading, versus the 42% state average. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, which is likely contributing to the low academic outcomes.
Despite higher-than-average spending per student of $12,312, the school serves a high-need student population, with 59.25% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 268 out of 327 in 2022-2023 to 299 out of 320 in 2024-2025. Significant improvements in academic achievement, attendance, and overall school quality will be necessary to better serve the students in the 40359 zip code area.
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